How to Backup and Restore via ADB over WiFi using FlashFire

Chainfire’s FlashFire is a very handy App for anyone who likes to flash their phone. Provided the device must be rooted. You can flash OTA files, ZIPs, and full firmware packages, all without needing a custom recovery. Previously, the app had been available in Google Play’s beta program, but as of version 0.50, it is now open to all.

FlashFire also allows you to flash OTA & zip files just like Flashify App. The latest update to FlashFire has brought the ability to backup and restore your phone partitions through ADB. These are full backups of your device, but you do have the option to choose which parts of your phone you want to back up.

Requirement:

Check Partition details in FlashFire App

FlashFire has got a bunch of cool features, once you root your Android device. Transferring the system backup was a really boring task until now. If you are not aware of different partitions on your device, no worries. This App will guide you about different partitions in your device by Name, size, block size & Flags.

Step 6. After tapping the Flash button, you will be presented with on-screen instructions as needed.

Note: Some device brand doesn’t work with this App. Only Samsung, HTC, OnePlus and other big brand devices work with this device. However, there are possibilities that it might work with your device.

How to Restore Partitions

To restore, create a new restore action, and tap the USB icon at the backup selection screen. Then select the partitions you want to restore(if present in the backup). Make sure that the backups are created and wrapped in a ZIP file in a specific order, which means that you cannot zip existing backed up partitions created on your phone and restore them through ADB.

Since this update is a significant change, there are bound to be bugs. If you run into any, be sure to head on over to the XDA thread for reporting. We advise that you search the thread and read the last few pages before reporting. Although its a very nice feature, it’s still under development. For those who have used Flashfire, was it a nice option than other ways of creating a backup? Let us know in the comment below.